Biography

The Manipur-born player impressed with his quiet efficiency for Churchill Brothers since making his I-League debut in 2011. After a good spell with the Red Machines, he moved over to join the Red Lizards last year. The big Wayne Rooney and Baichung Bhutia fan has a Hero I-League and a Federation Cup under his belt, both won while playing for Churchill.

He has also scored in an AFC Cup match, against Singapore side Home United FC. Raju is a natural at left-back and represented NorthEast United FC in Hero ISL 2015. He will be hoping to make the left-back spot his own in the upcoming season with the Stallions.